Production Planner 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi Energy in Zürich-Altstetten is seeking a Production Planner to implement planning strategies and coordinate across Sales, Engineering, Purchasing and Production. You will manage capacity, materials and schedules to ensure on-time deliveries in a high‑tech HV bushings operations environment.

The role requires 2–5 years of production planning experience, strong SAP PP/MM/SD skills, and flawless German and English communication.

Qualifikationen

• Basic technical education with further education in Supply Chain Management PPS (process/operations specialist or technician HF).
• 2–5 years of experience in production planning.
• Analytical thinking, structured working style and high resilience in a varied daily business.
• Reliable go-getter with independence, initiative and ability to work in a team.
• Good communication and enthusiasm to perform the hub function with confidence.
• Experienced and confident handling of SAP PP, MM, SD (QM helpful); MS Office proficiency.
• Fluent in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Implement current production planning strategies in daily tasks.
• Plan production orders based on capacity and material availability for on‑time delivery.
• Serve as hub between Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, and Production; manage communication and workflow.
• Handle delays efficiently and meet customer deadlines.
• Monitor the value chain, identify scheduling issues early, and take proactive steps to resolve them.
• Coordinate scheduling and capacity resource planning in collaboration with the production team.

Kenntnisse

Production planning

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Independence

Ausbildung

Basic technical education with further education in Supply Chain Management PPS (process/operations specialist or technician HF)

Tools

SAP PP

SAP MM

SAP SD

SAP QM

SAP App-on DCP

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description:

The opportunity

Our local Insulation & Components product group is the technical market leader in the design and manufacture of transformer bushings. Customers include well-known, international companies in the electrical industry involved in power generation, power transmission and power distribution. Our high-voltage bushings occupy a top position worldwide.

We are currently setting up Sales and Operation Planning at the Altstetten site to be able to plan production and upstream processes efficiently and at an early stage. In addition, the positive working environment and our reliability are to be further promoted. You will play a key role in the implementation of the new planning processes and work closely with Production and all adjacent departments.

If this sounds appealing to you and you enjoy the hub function as a planner, then become our production planner!

How you'll make an impact

• Implement current production planning strategies effectively in daily tasks
• Plan production orders based on capacity and material availability, ensuring on-time delivery
• Serve as a hub between Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, and Production, managing communication and workflow
• Handle delays efficiently and ensure customer deadlines are met
• Monitor the entire value chain, identify scheduling issues early, and take proactive steps to resolve them
• Coordinate scheduling and capacity resource planning in collaboration with the production team

Your background

• Basic technical education, with further education in the field of Supply Chain Management PPS (process/operations specialist or technician HF) i
• At least 2 - 5 years of experience in production planning
• Important prerequisites for this interesting, versatile task are analytical thinking, a structured way of working, and high resilience in a varied daily business
• A reliable go-getter with a high degree of independence, initiative, and the ability to work in a team
• Good communication and enthusiasm skills help in performing the hub function with confidence
• Experienced and confident handling of SAP (modules PP, MM, SD, and if applicable QM) and MS Office applications are basic requirements for performing the tasks
• Knowledge of the SAP App-on DCP from the company G.I.B. would be of great advantage
• Fluent in German and English

More about us

We are a technology-driven company with a strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable manufacturing. We offer flexible working conditions, dedicated mentorship, and a supportive, inclusive environment where you can grow personally and professionally – empowering you to thrive while balancing life and work.

Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles - particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, and security-sensitive functions - additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.